Climate and Tides

Located just above the 50th parallel, Sept-Îles enjoys clear skies 45.8% of the year, making it Québec’s third sunniest city (after Rigaud and Brébeuf). January, February, April, and December are particularly sunny which make winter months all the more enjoyable for winter sports and outdoor activities.

Winds are most frequent in the spring, summer, and fall and are usually coming from the East. Sept-Îles also has an average of 146 rainy days per year (compared to 164 in Montréal).